Wilson Central School - Crest Yearbook (Wilson, NY)

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History is divided into two parts; Natural and unnatural, Pyramids were the pleasure resorts of ancient kings. Longitude is the height of anyone. A parody is the different ways of writing “Mary had a little Lamb.” Recently there was found a genius of the boxing profession in the Wilson High School. This genius is (Kid) McMillian He is noted for his fine swing and splendid footworks, but all these excellent qualities must give way to the famous NcMill-ian swing which he duplicated from another boxer. Under his constant use it has attained a high standard of perfection which is exclusively his; and which he alone uses effectively. Some of his late opponents can testify to this. As he faces his opponent he suddenly whirls around, arms extended and describing a circle on his heels brings those dreaded mitts up alongside his opponents jaw. This swing is especially effective at long range. Now I want to warn the local boxers of the school who arc anticipating a bout with (Kid) McMillian to beware of the McMillian swing—The swing that made McMillian famous. G. N. '16 Foolish Questions. If Greta could eat two pies, how many could Margucr-ite? If Anna wrote a letter to Panama, would it be a reward of Merritt? If Cora Blake did the “tango,” would Greta Gy-er. Miss Smith can make dollar bills jingle. Can you? If Mary B. was naughty, would Nelson Tan-ner? Who are the two rivals, for the love of “Packy.” If Irene is Young, is Har-old? Does Dolly’s friend make many mistakes? Could there be less noise from the Seniors in the north classroom? No. If Mable K. goes to the show, would Harold Whit-taker? If the Seniors go for a boat ride, would Doris Fitt-ro? If one of the seventh grade girls skipped, would Miss Hunter?

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Mable Quiett is very piggish, she always wants “Moore.” Stanley Sherman—“Tom, I wouldn’t let German get ahead of me, I would try to master it.” “Tom—“Well, if I was as big a Dutchman as you are, maybe I could.” A new kind of Sandwich has been made called “Cotton Batting.” How about it Harold? Who’s Joe ? Ask Grace Goodman. Lost—Doc. Moore’s left shoe. Black lace, and size 8 3-4. A reward will probably be given to the finder as he is very anxious to obtain it because he has been seen walking up and down the street and inquiring of passers-by if they had seen a strange shoe. Mr. Mcllroy evidently thinks the Ancient History class is rather bright. He has been known to have them write two hundred pages for one lesson. Ashes to ashes, Dust to dust; If Physics don’t kill us, American History must. German Class. Teacher—“Mr. Whittaker, are you anwesendor abwesend?” Pupil—“I am abwesend.” The Ghost: “Mr. Pettit you may say Grace.” But for once in his life, Louie had nothing to say, for Laverda was there. Mrs. Blake has selected new names for the Physic class, such as plus and minus. “I lof mein Louie mit all mein heart.”—L. B. Earnest Teacher:—What is profile?” Bessie W.—“Profile? Why, it is something in a manicure set. Mrs. Blake, on hearing Miss Gyer’s pupils singing said: “Just listen to that wind, it is going right up the scale.” Here are some answers found on examination papers: Henry VIII had six wives and died a natural death.

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Is Martha’s “Frank”-ness a lost art? If Elizabeth goes to an automobile show, would she see a Bick-ford? It a baby cries, does a rubber-ball? If “Hamlet” had “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the “Twelfth Night” about the “Merry Wives of Windsor” would there be “Much Ado About Nothing?” If Miss Gyer goes Latin mad, would Julius Caesar? Why does George Norton write his love-notes in Latin? If Ilah built a home, would she have a Tower? Would Marjorie like to become a Singer? If Irene was late, would she Legg-ett? When Harry went over to see Ellsworth was Pauline Mc-Quill-in? Who has the sweetest name in school? Sadie. “Dont’a for Freshmen.” Don’t carry more than one lesson book. Everyone can tell you go to school. Don’t try to be excused for lateness. Your funeral is the only thing accepted. Don’t hurry home after school. Lots of pupils stay to visit the teachers. Don’t attempt to study in the Study Halls. It leads to disorder. Don’t dress hurriedly. Take time to arrange your hair and clothes. The teachers have to look at something. Don’t come regularly to school. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Dear Friend. If in this book you find your name It is not put here to defame, And ere your ire has begun To rise—remember ’tis in fun.